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The World Pride Parade 2019 will take place in Greenwich Village this Sunday, June 30th. It is the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots in Greenwich Village, not far from Washington Square Park. (See … Read more…
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Two films will be shown to celebrate Pride Month this week under the Arch at Washington Square Park Wednesday, June 26th and Thursday, June 27th. 2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots … Read more…
Behind-the-scenes-details Community Board 2 will be holding an upcoming meeting/public hearing on “Quality of Life” issues in Washington Square Park on June 24th. I addressed this somewhat earlier today. I feel this meeting deserves a … Read more…
Community Board Meeting with NYPD on June 24 to Address Washington Sq Park Community Board 2 will be holding a joint meeting of the Parks and Social Services committees with the NYPD Sixth Precinct on … Read more…
City council appoints women to parks committee after sex harassment scandal – New York Post FOIL Persistence and Lawsuit reveals the Truth: Fort Greene Park Report Shows City Ignored Architect’s Advice – Patch The city … Read more…
Our society currently is very quick to assume any ‘upgrade’ in technology is for the best. But is it? Concerns about Wifi, “5G,” and “Smart” Meters abound. On Saturday, June 15th at 7 p.m., St. John’s … Read more…
Last week, Community Board 2 held a “public hearing” on the NYC Parks Department’s plans to rebury “human remains” dug up during the park’s redesign construction back into Washington Square Park. We covered what … Read more…
June is a bustling and busy month at Washington Square Park. On Friday, June 7th and Friday, June 14th, French Films on the Green returns at dusk to Washington Square Park amidst a perfect setting … Read more…
First Show Tonight It’s that time of the season which marks the return of the Washington Square Music Festival and its 61st year of memorable concerts with the park as its backdrop. Performances take place … Read more…